aldeveron Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I was looking for a hatch and found an 1988 three door coupe. Any comments about the suitability of off roading it compared to a hatch? Does that big window in the back lift up? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 there was a guy named ross from idaho on the board when it was an ezboard forum. his board name was magnificent subaru and he had a cool looking lifted three door. don't know if he's still around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 here's a pic: http://img97.exs.cx/img97/5169/dsc000259be.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 He actually removed the back hatch and had a tonnau cover made for it. It did have some leakage issues tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Looks like a Brat, only cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Looks like a Brat, only cooler OUCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 @ MorganM: You are completely right ! I love the Brat and I love the EA82 bodystyle, so this is the ultimate subaru;) ! L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 OH did I say that out loud? Back to the question at hand: I think it would make a pimptastic offroad rig. Rage it !_! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 @ MorganM: You are completely right ! I love the Brat and I love the EA82 bodystyle, so this is the ultimate subaru;) ! L Might look good, but the ea81s are the best off roaders. Hands down. If you disagree cuz you own a lifted ea82, then it's cuz you never had a lifted ea81 to wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 @ Zapar: You are right, the EA81 is better off road. But I am not interested in off roading my subaru. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 @ Zapar: You are right, the EA81 is better off road. But I am not interested in off roading my subaru. L Then you are in the wrong forum. This, however was the question. I was looking for a hatch and found an 1988 three door coupe. Any comments about the suitability of off roading it compared to a hatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A DOG Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I don't know this for a fact, but I would assume that they are a little smaller in length compared to the wagon. And smaller is better in some off road occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Station Wagon: 4,41 metres 3 door coupe: 4,37 metres L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldeveron Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 Thanks for the info and the pics. I don't remember seeing a 3-door coupe before and I am getting interested. This only came up for me because I saw one on the A.trader at what seems like a reasonable price. It has dual-range and a/c and I am trying to find out if it has the LSD. I think the diff may be the deal maker based on what I have on the board. If the deal goes down, I guess you will be hearing more from me; if not I will remain is quasi lurker mode. -M- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 The wheelbases of the wagon and the 3 door are identical. The 3 door will be a good offroader if you build it up some. Chances of it having an LSD are slim if it's not an RX. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singletrack Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Might look good, but the ea81s are the best off roaders.Hands down. If you disagree cuz you own a lifted ea82, then it's cuz you never had a lifted ea81 to wheel. That's true but.... I know you're not trying to say that the ea-82 is a BAD offroader, but that's how it comes off. It's like saying the hatch is a better off-road rig than an OBS. Whilst that's true, it's no reason to give up on the Impreza. Lifted 3-door = Sickness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 That's true but.... I know you're not trying to say that the ea-82 is a BAD offroader, but that's how it comes off. It's like saying the hatch is a better off-road rig than an OBS. Whilst that's true, it's no reason to give up on the Impreza. You bet. Not trying to say the 3 door wouldn't make a good offroader. He asked which is better, or how it stacked up to a hatch, I gave my opinion. So far, the impreza outback wouldn't hold a candle to a hatch in the mud, no clearance. In the snow up to 2 feet or so. . ? The hatch could only wish it could keep up with the OBS and stay on the road at the same time. On gravel roads. . ? HA! When I'm done with the OBS, hopefully before WCSS7, it will give a standard lifted hatch a run for it's money offroad too. I'm sure of it. Lifted 3-door = Sickness!Ross's really was the sickness. Awesome car, I personally spotted him up the last few parts of upper 311 at Evans Creek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathHatch Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 When I'm done with the OBS, hopefully before WCSS7, it will give a standard lifted hatch a run for it's money offroad too. I'm sure of it. standard lift huh. well that looks like my hatch will be fine then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKSTONE Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Wasn't the question, "What would be the best for off road action"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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